Gills & Bills Guide Service

If you’re looking for a fishing trip of a lifetime that you will never forget, Gills & Bills Guide Service can make it happen. This is a professional charter service in Lake Charles, Louisiana run by Captain Conlon Brashear. Capt. Conlon is a very experienced guide that has been fishing the lake his entire life, and loves satisfying his customers by putting them on the fish.

Come aboard his 25’ Haynie center console boat, which can accommodate up to 4 anglers. It is powered by a 300 HP Mercury engine, and is equipped with GPS and fishfinder. Its spacious deck will allow you to tackle any of the species found in these waters in comfort.

Lake Charles is home to the best fishing estuary in Louisiana, known as Big Lake or Calcasieu Lake. This place is known for its trophy Trout, big Bull Reds, and an abundance of Flounder. Other species you may encounter include Sheepshead, Black Drum, and Tripletail.

Capt. Conlon offers a variety of trips. For those looking for something more relaxing, there are scenic boating trips up the Calcasieu River. Regular bookings hold up to 4 people per boat, but the captain can also accommodate more guests.

All trips include fishing gear, tackle, and bait, as well as catch cleaning. As an added bonus, all guests will receive a free hat upon arrival.

Pick up is at Hebert’s Marina or Calcasieu Point Marina is recommended, while pick up and drop off (by boat) can be organized from Lauberge and Golden Nugget Casinos.

The possibilities are endless with Gills & Bills Guide Service, so come and have an amazing time in these prolific waters!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM) or (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $600
    This is a morning trip that will have you targeting Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Drum, Sheepshead, and more. All fishing gear, tackle, and bait is included, as well as catch cleaning, and you'll get a free shirt upon arrival. Cast and blast can also be arranged.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $700
    Come along on this 8-hour day trip where you will target Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Drum, Sheepshead and more. All fishing gear, tackle and bait is included, as well as cleaning, and a free shirt upon arrival. For cast and blast, let your captain know.
  • Private trip
    4-8 Hour CASINO pick up
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $750
    Will pick up and drop off at the Casinos in the Lake Charles area. We can accommadate for large groups, give us a call!
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
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FAQs about Gills & Bills Guide Service

Gills & Bills Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $200 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) or (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $200 per person after 3 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $200 per person after 3 guests - 4-8 Hour CASINO pick up (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Gills & Bills Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Gills & Bills Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks

Gills & Bills Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Gills & Bills Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Gills & Bills Guide Service include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout

Meet the Captain

Conlon Brashear
Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
3 Fishing Reports
53 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since May 2016
Capt. Conlon Brashear has over 20 years of fishing experience and has a passion for putting clients on fish. Its proven with his 5 star reviews and smiles on customers faces that you, will have a trip to remember.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Sheepshead Sheepshead

Boat specs

Haynie (Center console) originally built in 2018. Powered by a 350HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
PayPal
Checks

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 53 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (52)
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Angler rating
47
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Wendy H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

What a day!!

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip on March 9, 2024
Mike was definitely awesome at putting on some fish! The weather wasn’t ideal but we still came out on top! If the fish weren’t...
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Chuck C.
Cypress, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Casino Pickup is the way to go...Cast-n-Cash!

VERIFIED   4-8 Hour CASINO pick up on September 23, 2023
Capt. Conlon took care of us.  We even had someone who had never fished and he made him comfortable…at the end of the trip...
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Darryl V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Bad day for fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  4-8 Hour CASINO pick up on March 15, 2024
Our guide was very professional and personable at the same time. He put us on the fish when noone else was catching any! ...
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Daniel H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time fishing!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on October 28, 2023
Conlon hooked us up and it did not disappoint! Great times were had by all. Shout out to Capt Drew for being a willing teacher...
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Chad B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great time

VERIFIED   NEW  4-8 Hour CASINO pick up on March 16, 2024
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